Correct Answer - Option 5 : x = y or the relation cannot be determined
Given:
I. 2x2 – 14x + 20 = 0
II. 8y2 – 32y + 24 = 0
Concept used:
Using factorization (Middle term split) method.
Calculation:
2x2 – 14x + 20 = 0
⇒ 2x2 – 10x – 4x + 20 = 0
⇒ 2x(x – 5) – 4(x – 5) = 0
⇒ (x – 5)(2x – 4) = 0
⇒ (x – 5) = 0 or (2x – 4) = 0
⇒ x = 5 or x = 2
⇒ x = 2, 5
8y2 – 32y + 24 = 0
⇒ 8y2 – 24y – 8y + 24 = 0
⇒ 8y(y – 3) – 8(y – 3) = 0
⇒ (y – 3)(8y – 8) = 0
⇒ (y – 3) = 0 or (8y – 8) = 0
⇒ y = 3 or y = 1
⇒ y = 1, 3
∴ The relation cannot be determined.